How to Pronounce Invested

To pronounce "invested", say INV-est-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ɪnˈvɛstɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ɪnˈvɛstɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “invested”

"invested" has 3 syllables: inv-est-ed. It rhymes with detested and manifested, if that helps it stick.

What does invested mean?

verb

  1. To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

    “We'd like to thank all the contributors who have invested countless hours into this event.”

  2. To clothe or wrap (with garments).

Synonyms

besiegebeclothedondress

Antonyms

divestdisinvest

Words that rhyme with invested

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

detestedmanifestedattestedsuggestedrequestedvestedcongestedwrestedjestedbestedtestedcontested

Related words

endowedaccordedaffectedallocatedallottedappointedassignedawarded

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "invested"?▾

"Invested" has 3 syllables: inv · est · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "invested"?▾

The IPA transcription of "invested" is /ɪnˈvɛstɪd/.

What does "invested" mean?▾

Invested: To spend money, time, or energy on something, especially for some benefit or purpose; used with in.

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